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Center Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 23,406 and it contained 10,189 housing units.[1] It is home to the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Center Township
Township
Location of Center Township in Grant County
Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 85°37′15″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Grant
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	25.05 sq mi (64.9 km2)
• Land	24.93 sq mi (64.6 km2)
• Water	0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.48%
Elevation	837 ft (255 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	23,406
• Density	938.7/sq mi (362.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0453178

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 25.05 square miles (64.9 km²), of which 24.93 square miles (64.6 km²) (or 99.52%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) (or 0.48%) is water.[1] The streams of Boots Creek, Deer Creek, Lugar Creek, Massey Creek and Walnut Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

• Marion (east half)
• Gas City (north edge)

Unincorporated towns

• Bethevan
• Brookhaven
• Dooville
• Home Corner
• Lake Wood
• Shady Hills

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Washington Township (north)
• Van Buren Township (northeast)
• Monroe Township (east)
• Mill Township (south)
• Franklin Township (west)
• Pleasant Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Burson, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Marion National.

Major highways

• SR 9
• SR 15
• SR 18

References

• "Center Township, Grant County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

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